First, please keep calm. Many people have been in your situation before. Now, if you are roadside, please put on your warning blinkers and don your reflective vest, which is required as part of your first aid kit.
Drivers are responsible for reporting accidents to BOTH German AND U.S. Forces Police, for any/all accidents involving Government-Owned, Privately-Owned, borrowed and rented vehicles. Drivers must immediately report all accidents, personal injuries and damaged property: This includes collisions with unattended vehicles, buildings or roadside objects. (Reference: IAW USAEUR 190-1, USAFEI 312-202, CNE-C6FI 1120.6W)
❌ If you fail to report an accident, you will be issued a Traffic Ticket and may face further action under the UCMJ.
Protect yourself, your driving privileges, and your career—report all accidents properly.
Follow these steps based on where the accident occurs:
| 📍 Step 1: Location of Accident |
⚠️ Step 2: Type of Accident |
🚗 Step 3: Vehicle Driver's Responsibility |
| 🏠 ON BASE (Spangdahlem AB or KMC installation) |
✅ Minor (Scratches/Dents, No Injuries, Driveable) |
- 📞 Report immediately to Security Forces (SFS)
- 🔄 Exchange information with the other driver
- 📷 Take photos of damage (if safe)
- 📄 Follow additional base guidance |
| 🚨 Major (Injuries, Heavy Damage, Not Driveable) |
- 📞 Call Security Forces (SFS) immediately
- 🚑 Call Emergency Services (911 on-base) if medical assistance is needed
- ⛔ Do not move the vehicle unless instructed
- 📝 Provide statements to Security Forces |
| 🌍 OFF BASE (Within 40km of Base) |
✅ Minor (Scratches/Dents, No Injuries, Driveable) |
- 📞 Contact Polizei (German Police) and request a report 🚔
- 📋 Report the accident to Security Forces (SFS) within 72 hours
- 🔄 Exchange driver information
- 📷 Take photos if safe |
| 🚨 Major (Injuries, Heavy Damage, Not Driveable) |
- 📞 Call 112 (German Emergency Services) immediately 🚑
- 🚔 Request Polizei to respond and file a report
- 📋 Report the accident to Security Forces (SFS) within 72 hours
- 📄 Submit local police report at Bldg. 127 / SFS Office |
| 🛣️ OFF BASE (Beyond 40km from Base) |
✅ Minor (Scratches/Dents, No Injuries, Driveable) |
- 📞 Contact local police and request a report 🚔
- ❌ If local police will not respond, exchange information with the other driver
- 📋 Report the accident to Security Forces (SFS) at Bldg. 127 as soon as possible |
| 🚨 Major (Injuries, Heavy Damage, Not Driveable) |
- 📞 Call 112 (German Emergency Services) and request an ambulance 🚑
- 🚔 Request local police to respond and file a report
- 📋 Report the accident to Security Forces (SFS) at Bldg. 127 as soon as possible |